Serbia's Student-Led Protests Escalate with Calls for General Strike

Nationwide demonstrations, sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse, demand government accountability and transparency.

Protests began after the November 1 collapse of a newly renovated train station roof in Novi Sad, killing 15 people, which protesters attribute to corruption and negligence.
Student organizers have emerged as key leaders, calling for a general strike and demanding transparency in the investigation and reforms in public infrastructure management.
The movement has gained widespread support, with educators, lawyers, and other professionals joining strikes and demonstrations across Serbia.
President Aleksandar Vučić has accused the protesters of being influenced by foreign agents but has partially addressed demands by releasing some investigation documents and announcing budget increases for education.
Tensions have risen following incidents of violence, including a student being injured by a car during a protest, further galvanizing public outrage.